Sleepy Stories
Sleepy Stories

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Sleepy Stories

2012
Movie
12 min
English

An insomniac decides to try Sleepy Stories, a service that sends someone to your house who is so boring they can talk you to sleep in minutes.

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IMDb4.3/10
Director: Mark JonesGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends takes a road trip to a secluded cabin, hoping for a relaxing getaway. However, their plans quickly turn into a nightmare when they discover the cabin is haunted by a malevolent entity with a terrifying agenda. As the supernatural forces escalate, they must band together to uncover the cabin's dark history and find a way to survive the night.

Critical Reception

Sleepy Stories received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences, often cited for its predictable plot and reliance on jump scares. While some appreciated the effort to blend horror with mystery, many found the execution lacking.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a derivative plot that offers few surprises.

  • Performances are generally weak, failing to elevate the material.

  • The pacing is uneven, with slow build-ups leading to anticlimactic scares.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Sleepy Stories are scarce, but those available suggest a lack of engagement with the storyline and characters. Viewers often found the horror elements uninspired and the overall experience disappointing.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a relatively low budget, which director Mark Jones stated influenced some of the creative decisions made during production, particularly concerning special effects.

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